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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 14, 2009; 15(34): 4298-4304
Published online Sep 14, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4298
Table 2 Results of endoscopic stone removal after small EST + ELBD vs EST (stone size ≥ 15 mm)
Group A (n = 27)Group B (n = 28)P value
Stone removal in the first session (%)23 (85)23 (86)0.473
Mechanical lithotripsy (%)9 (33)9 (32)0.527
Mean procedure time (min)1218 ± 1219 ± 130.917
Mean therapeutic session11.27 ± 0.531.31 ± 0.710.714